Obituary: Geneva BakerGeneva Johns Baker, 84, of Little Rock, formerly of London, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born April 20, 1930, in Russellville to Lee Roosevelt and Florence Ellie Ford Johns. She was a former employee of Valmac Industries (now Tyson Foods) and Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Russellville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J. E. Baker; a son, James Earl...

Obituary: Kathryn DavisDANVILLE — Kathryn Euleta Davis, 83, of Hollis died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born May 27, 1931, at Cherry Hill to the late Gay and Jewell New Scott. She was a member of the Hollis Jesus Name Pentecostal Church and a social worker for ARVAC for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Husband Oval E. Davis Sr.; one son, Jimmy Ray Davis; and two brothers, Dewey and Cleo Scott. Su...

Obituary: Kimela ReynoldsDANVILLE — Kimela “Kim” Rene Reynolds, 55, of Perryville passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at the Perry County Nursing Home in Perryville. Kim was born July 29, 1959, in Amarillo, Texas, to John Donald and Alma Jane Mincher England. She was preceded in death by her father; husband, Dennis Reynolds; and brother, Scott E. England. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Jane and John Goodson of Ola; sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and J...

Obituary: Lendle KnightenDARDANELLE — Lendle Marie Knighten, 77, of Dardanelle died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 30, 1937, at Paris to the late John and Amy Denton Lowery. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Knighten; six brothers and five sisters. Survivors include her children, Diane and husband Danny, Jackie and husband Herman, Kitty and husband George, Joanne and husband John, Teresa, Connie and husband Henry, Ame...

Obituary: Linda VanoverCLARKSVILLE — Linda S. Vanover, 66, of Clarksville died Jan. 31, 2015, in Lamar. She was born March 1, 1948, in Oark to Lincoln Richard Vanover and Dortha Marie Kennedy Vanover. She was a laborer. She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, JoAnn Vanover; and brother, Phillip Vanover. She is survived by her son, Larry and wife Teresa Vanover of Clarksville; daughter, Lisa Vanover of San Antonio, Texas; brother, Charles Richard Vanover of ...

Obituary: Mary MorrisonMary Hellen Morrison, 74, of Lamar passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Johnson County Regional Medical Center in Clarksville. The daughter of Walter and Eunice (Whisenhunt) Herring, she was born Oct. 6, 1940, in Pike County. During Mary Hellen’s childhood, she helped her family by tending their crops in Arkansas, California, Texas and Oregan. She married Darwin H. Morrison on April 18, 1959, at Winterhaven, Calif. She was a member of the ...

Obituary: Stephen GoodenDARDANELLE — Manuel Stephen Gooden, 52, of Russellville died Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at his home. He was born April 25, 1962, at Avenal, Calif., to the late Will Manuel and Peggy Colleen Eakin Gooden. He was a lumber salesman for 30 years, which led to his passion for woodworking. The most important thing in Stephen’s life was his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Scott Ellis Gooden. Survivors include his wife, Ta...

Obituary: Jack CarpenterHAMBURG — Jack H. Carpenter Sr., 90, of Hamburg went to be with his Lord on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. Mr. Carpenter was a resident of Hamburg for 80 years and of Russellville for the past 10 years. He was an avid fisher of men serving as an active deacon, Sunday School teacher and choir member at First Baptist Church in Hamburg. He served as a youth Sunday School teacher with his wife, Coren...

Obituary: Violet SavageViolet Harris Savage departed this life Jan. 29, 2015, at River Valley Hospice House in Russellville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Savage; parents, Ruby and Eugene Harris; and two grandsons, John Samuel Keeling and Corey Savage. She is survived by one son and three daughters, Jan Molder (Kevin) of Bryant, Cathi Savage of Belleville, Patti Savage Taylor of Springdale and Keith Savage of Belleville; seven grandchildren, Cars...

Obituary: Paul HendersonPaul Henderson, 80, of Russellville went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The son of Fred and Ophelia (Weddle) Henderson, he was born Nov. 8, 1934, in West Blocton, Ala. He worked as a custodian for Frolic Footwear. Paul was an accomplished singer and met his wife while touring with his quartet group in Alabama. Paul was also a longtime supporter of the Veterans of Fore...

Obituary: Cledyth LathamCledyth Page Latham, 81, of Russellville passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, surrounded by friends and family. She was born Sept. 29, 1933, one of 13 children, to J. Q. “Quinn” and Lottie Underhill Page, at Treat. She was a retired nurse and homemaker, and a member of Maple Springs Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Glenda and Wanda Latham; a son, Jimm...

Obituary: Mary DavisMary Kathryn Davis, 87, joined the love of her life, Austin E. Davis, once again on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. She was born Nov. 10, 1927, in Russellville to Silas Shepard and Agnes Cloie Dollar Brock. She was a member of the Pottsville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. She and her husband, Austin, were the founders and original owners of Taco Villa in Russellville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin E. Davis; a brother, Jam...

Obituary: Jimmy Dale WheelerJimmy Dale Wheeler, 78, of Rogers, formerly of Hector, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. He was born Dec. 25, 1936, in Webb City, Mo., to William Martin and Oma May Archer Wheeler. He was a self-employed construction worker. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Hazel Nadine Wheeler. Survivors include a son, Jimmy Lee Wheeler of Rogers; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and James Laird of Huntsville, Patricia and James Harri...

Obituary: Charles StandridgeCharles Standridge, 81, of Hector passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The son of Tom and Gertie Becky Freeman Standridge, he was born Jan. 3, 1934, in Solo. He married Lorene Standridge on June 7, 1986, at Lake Tahoe, Calif. He was a truck driver for many years. Charles was a member of the Falling Water Church. He enjoyed going to church and spending time with his family. Charles was p...

Obituary: R.L. EnglandCLARKSVILLE — R.L. England, 93, of Clarksville died Jan. 26, 2015. He was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Hagarville to John Henry England and Ada Leudiann Pearson England. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie Bynum England of Clarksville; son, Larry England (Carol) of Russellville; daughters, Janice Meeker (Autry) of Clarksville and Kim Patterson (Craig) of Clarksville; grandchildren, Larry England Jr. (Chris...

Obituary: Ann MitchellAnn Mitchell, 84, of Russellville died Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born July 14, 1930, in Arkansas, to Walter and Gladys Davis Dennis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Mitchell; and a son, Robert Mitchell Jr. Survivors include a son, David Mitchell of Pottsville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bobbie and Charles Huffman of London and Janice Brown of Russellville; a bro...

Obituary: Justin PhillipsCLARKSVILLE — Justin Dean Phillips, 36, of Clarksville passed from this life, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, in Clarksville. He was born Monday, Feb. 27, 1978, in Booneville to Jerry Dean and Sandra (Plunkett) Phillips. He is preceded in death by his father and two grandfathers, Bobby Phillips and Caroll Plunkett. Justin is survived by his mother, Sandra Phillips of Clarksville; two daughters, Wraylin Phillips and Madilyn Phillips; one sister, Candace...

Obituary: Billy Don Parker IIGod called his special angel home on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. Billy Don Parker II, 41, was born Oct. 13, 1973, in Little Rock to Billy and Clara Helen Masoner Parker. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He touched so many lives and taught people love, service, commitment and patience. Even though he had special challenges he lived a very special life. Billy will be sorely missed, but he...